Up Country: A Novel, by Nelson DeMille.
Chief Warrant Officer Paul Brenner is called out of retirement to investigate the death of a young man who died during the 1968 Tet Offensive. According to a North Vietnamese soldier, the young man was murdered by a fellow American. If this really happened, why was he killed. And, if a murder was committed, how is Brenner to prove it - thirty years after it occurred?
Vet in the Vestry, by Alexander Cameron.
Alexander Cameron trained as a vet, and he spent many years working as a country veterinarian. But then, in the late 1950's his life took a drastic turn when he became a Presbyterian Minister. In this book, Cameron describes his life as a vet, how he came to enter the priesthood, and what his life was like once he became a Minister.
Victoriana: Advice, Etiquette, and Textbooks, compiled by Richard Seltzer.
Twenty-three books on one CD that explore the social and educational mores of the Victorian era, covering everything from the rules of dueling to how to write a proper letter.
Victoriana Science and Technology, compiled by Richard Seltzer.
A collection of over 200 books, on one CD, that span the breadth of Victorian science and technology from the theories of Charles Darwin to the development of dirigibles.
Visual Field Testing
with the Humphrey Field Analyzer, by Neil T. Choplin and Russell P. Edwards.
This is a wonderful resource that clearly and succinctly explains what automated perimetry is all about. It includes an in-depth analysis of both the 600 and 700 series Humphrey Field Analyzers. It also illustrates how to use the Humphrey Field Analyzer and what it can, and cannot, be used for. Most important, this book provides information on how to interpret the results of vision field tests. (Standard Print)
Viva el Vet!, by David Grant.
This is the thrilling true-life adventures of an English Vet who becomes a vet in Medellin, Columbia. There he not only treats a variety of animals - and their owners - but he also has to deal with corrupt police, a mafia boss with a spoiled dog and an amorous wife, and the odd drug lord.
War of the Gods, by Poul Anderson.
In this novel, Anderson retells the legends surrounding Hadding Gramsson, the legendary Viking king. More than just a mere man, Norse legends hold that Hadding was infused with the spirit of Njord. A member of the Norse pantheon, Njord was a member of the Vanir and he was worshiped as the god of the wind and the sea.
The War of the Worlds, by H. G. Wells.
This ground breaking science fiction story was originally published in 1898. It chronicles the events surrounding the Martian invasion of England, and one man's struggle to survive and help defeat this deadly foe.
The War Within, by Carol Matas.
On December 17, 1862 Major General Ulysses S. Grant ordered the expulsion of all Jews out of the territory under his command. This order forced Hannah Green and her family to flee from their home and make the hazardous journey out of Grant's territory. This novel of the Civil War follows Hannah as she experiences discrimination for the first time in her life, and shows how her experiences change her attitudes toward slavery, and the war.
Welcome, Chaos, by Kate Wilhelm.
What would you do if you had access to a drug that killed half the people who took it, but conferred near immortality upon those that survived - but this immortality came with a price - sterility? This is the question faced by Lyle Taney, who finds, against her will, that she holds humanity's future in her hands.
The Well-Mannered Assassin, By Aline, Countess of Romanones
Rich, beautiful, a wife, and a grandmother, Aline, a real life spy spins a riveting tale based upon her real life brush with Carlos the Jackal.
The Well of Lost Plots, By Jasper Fforde.
In book three of the Thursday Next saga, we find Thursday taking a much needed vacation break in the unpublished book, Caversham Heights. She is still trying to have her husband unkilled, which is the least of her problems. Not only does she have to battle morning sickness, but someone is killing off Jurisfiction officers. Can Thursday stop the killer? Or will she be the next victim?
When I Lived in Modern Times, by Linda Grant.
When Evelyn Sert's mother died, shortly after the end of World War II, she moved from England to Palestine in order to have a new start at life. Although this story follows Evelyn throughout her life, a major portion of this intriguing book focuses on Evelyn's adventures in Palestine during the late 1940's.
When the Emperor Was Divine, by Julie Otsuka.
A moving story about one Japanese American family's trials as they are forced to move into an internment camp, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
When This Bloody War is Over, by Max Arthur.
Historically annotated lyrics to nearly 100 songs from World War I.
Which Witch?, by Eva Ibbotson.
Belladonna loves Arriman the Awful, the evil Wizard of the North. For his part, Arriman is anxious to get married. The problem his, he wants a wife who is a powerful witch who can perform vile acts of magic. While Belladonna is a witch, she's a white witch and she is unable to conjure anything more vile than a cute bunny. In short, Belladonna has a problem...
Who's Looking Out for You?, by Bill O'Reilly
O’Reilly's bestselling take on the problems facing Americans, whose at fault, and what can be done to 'fix' things.
Without Fail, by Lee Child.
Jack Reacher has been hired to "pretend" to assassinate the Vice President Elect in order for his protection team to make sure that they have all their bases covered. Trouble is, there is someone, besides Jack, trying to kill the VP - and he's not pretending...
Who killed Falstaff?, by T. R. Burch.
This is a fast paced and intriguing mystery staring Olive Gill as the indomitable busy body who is out to solve a murder of Joe Murphy, an actor who was killed while playing the role of Falstaff.
Wide Horizons, by Peter Macdonald.
This thrilling tale of adventure and daring is set in 1956, against the backdrop of fighting terrorists in Cyprus and the fight over the Suez Canal.
The Wiser Side of 60, by Bob August.
An Interesting, Humorous and Insightful Look at Growing Older and Becoming Wiser.
Witch Child, by Celia Rees.
The story of a young girl who flees to America after her grandmother is hung as a witch. Living with a group of Puritans, she tries to blend in, with little luck.
Wolfling, by Gordon R. Dickson.
A long, long time ago, Earth was part of a great Empire. So large was the Empire that over time, the Earth was forgotten. That is, at least, until the Earthling rediscovered the Empire. Now it is Jim Keil's job to discover if Earth is really a lost member of the Empire, and if so, why they were forgotten in the first place.
Women Sailors & Sailors' Women, by David Cordingly.
In this marvelously written history, Cordingly recounts the tales of the women who served as sailors on a variety of British and American sailing vessels, and the handful of women who became pirates. He also looks at the women who went to sea with their husbands and lovers, as well as the women who waited on shore. This unique maritime history also takes into account the numerous women who served as lighthouse keepers, as well as the myths surrounding mermaids and sirens.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum.
Follow the adventures of Dorothy and her friends as they journey to the City of Emeralds and to meet the Great Wizard, Oz, who sets them on an even more dangerous quest.
World Literature, Compiled by Richard Seltzer.
This collection contains over 470 books, from around the world, on one CD.
Written on the Wind, by Judith Pella.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, Book 1 in the Daughters of Fortune series, introduces the three daughters of Keagan Hayes - reporter Cameron, party-girl Blair, and college student, Jackie.
The Year 1000, by By Robert Lacey and Danny Danziger.
A brief, but concise, overview of what life was like in England in the year 1000.
Your World on CD-ROM, compiled by Richard Seltzer.
Over 2200 documents from the United Nations, over 1200 from NATO, plus the 2001 CIA World Factbook. (CD).
